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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony ZS-M35”. Links, layout and file names normalized; missing database fields restored; remote embeds replaced with links. Manufacturer manuals and separately credited photographs retain their original attribution.
| Name | ZS-M35 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1999/10 |
| Device type | boombox |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes - 88-108MHz |
| Dimensions | 498.5 x 173.5 x 277mm |
| Weight | 5.2kg |
| ATRAC ver | 4.5 |
| Battery | Not recorded AA |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 100, 120 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥40 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only), CD, Radio recording |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone, Built-in speaker |
| Control | Not recorded |
Offered in Blue, Black, Orange and White. A " tourist tourist (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)" model was released August 10 2000 with a 230v PSU. There was also a translucent blue "Key Coffee" version that was offered as prize in a raffle. It is unclear how many were produced.
Features:
- World-band FM tuner (76 - 108MHz) with FM station title labeling
- Backlit display
- CD-Text transfer
- One-touch MD recording capability
- "10 Key" titling (akin to alphanumeric entry on mobile phones)
- MegaBass
- Remote control: RMT-CM35AD (2x AA's)
Specs: Two 8cm speakers, 4 ohms cone type.
Power output (excluding US model) 5 W + 5 W (at 4 ohms, 10 % harmonic distortion in AC operation)
LINE IN (stereo minijack): Sensitivity 436 mV/ 870 mV
Power: Max power consumption 24W. Even when off the unit will consume 6W of power, but when you set the saving power function it reduces to < 1W. To set this when the power is turned off, press and hold DISPLAY for about 2 seconds.
Uses 3 AA batteries for back-up memory.
The speakers use 8 cm 4 ohm woofers. Power output (excluding US model): 5W + 5W (at 4 ohms, 10 % harmonic distortion in AC operation)
LINE IN (stereo minijack): Sensitivity 436 mV/ 870 mV
Headphones jack: designed for For 32 ohms impedance headphones
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: PMC-MD55
MD Mechanism Type: MDM-5GA
Base Unit Name: MBU-5A
Optical Pick-up: KMS-260B
ATRAC IC: CXD2654R
Content adapted from: Sony Press Release Minidisc.org Page
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